FBI Faces Rising Threats and Challenges

The article discusses the increasing frequency of arrests related to American extremists and foreign terrorists involved in various plots, such as mass shootings and espionage. It highlights the substantial burden placed on the FBI, the primary domestic counterintelligence and counterterrorism agency, to prevent these threats while respecting Americans’ 1st Amendment rights. The article also points out the FBI’s controversial history with civil liberties.
FBI Director Chris Wray’s recent visit to Kenya for consultations is mentioned, as well as an interview with Frank Figliuzzi, a former FBI assistant director, on the SpyTalk podcast. Figliuzzi, now a regular contributor on NBC and MSNBC, has recently been promoting his new book, “Long Haul: Hunting the Highway Serial Killers,” which investigates truckstop sex trafficking. The podcast episode is available on Apple and other platforms, and the article invites reader comments.